SOLICITATION
9. Offers in original and copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place in the depository specified in

Item 8, or if hand-carried located in until local time
(Hour)
(Date)
CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L.
10. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)
CALL:
11. TABLE OF CONTENTS
(X) SEC DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)
PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES
✘ A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM ✘ I CONTRACT CLAUSES
✘ B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACH.
✘ C DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT ✘ J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
✘ D PACKAGING AND MARKING PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
✘ E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE ✘ K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND
✘ F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS
✘ G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA ✘ L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS
✘ H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS ✘ M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD
OFFER (must be fully completed by Offeror)
12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agree, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the Offeror)
from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s),
within the time specified in the schedule.
13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT 10 CALENDAR DAYS 20 CALENDAR DAYS 30 CALENDAR DAYS CALENDAR DAYS

K. Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements
of Offerors or Quoters...............................................................................................
L. Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors or Respondents............................
M. Evaluation Factors for Award....................................................................................

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SECTION B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

The Department of Labor, Job Corps has a requirement for providing
Outreach/Admissions and Career Transition Services in the state of
_________________.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is
561990. The small business size standard is $6.5M.

The Contractor shall provide Outreach and Admissions services in the state
of____________and shall ensure the arrival of a minimum of _____students into the
______________Job Corps program annually for resident male students, resident
female students, and non-resident male and female students.

The Contractor shall provide Post-Center Career Transition Services annually for
_______youth returning to the state of _______________.

All operations, services and deliverables under these items shall be provided as
specified in Sections C and F of this document.

ITEM DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED
COST

001 Outreach/Admissions services for the base 2-year
period __________through__________.

002 Career Transition Services for the base 2-year
period __________through__________.

003 Outreach/Admissions services for Option Year 1, for
the period _________through __________.

004 Career Transition Services for Option Year 1, for the
period __________through__________.

005 Outreach/Admissions services for Option Year 2, for
the period __________through__________.

006 Career Transition Services for Option Year 2, for the
period __________through__________.

007 Outreach/Admissions services for Option Year 3, for
the period __________through__________.

008 Career Transition Services for Option Year 3, for the
period __________through__________.

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SECTION C. STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 GENERAL

A. Background

Job Corps is a national residential training and employment program administered
by the Department of Labor to address the multiple barriers to employment faced by
disadvantaged youth throughout the United States. Job Corps was originally
established by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964; current authorization for the
program is Title I, Subtitle C, of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.

Job Corps provides educational and career technical skills training and support
services. The unique combination of services provided in the Job Corps is intended
to better prepare youth to obtain and hold gainful employment, pursue further
education or training, or satisfy entrance requirements for careers in the Armed
Forces.

B. Objective

The contractor shall provide material, services, and all necessary personnel to
operate a Job Corps Outreach/Admissions and Post-Center Career Transition
Services program as set forth in Title 1, Subtitle C of the Workforce, Investment Act
of 1998, and the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook. The basic purpose
of the Outreach and Admissions program is to provide a comprehensive approach to
ensure that sufficient numbers of disadvantaged youth between the ages of 16 and
24 are enrolled in specified Job Corps Centers.

The basic purpose of the Post-Center Career Transition Services System is to
provide the necessary assistance and support to ensure that eligible students
leaving the Job Corps program are placed into a job, the military, or additional
training, and that program graduates receive the support necessary to retain
employment long-term.

The general scope of work includes the participation of the contractor in pilot
projects initiated by the Department of Labor. An equitable adjustment shall be
made for those projects determined to be an increase in work within the general
scope of the contract via a supplemental agreement to the contract negotiated with
the contractor. All disputes arising under these actions are subject to the disputes
clause.

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C. Governing Regulations, Handbooks

The Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (hereinafter referred to as the
PRH) has been developed to include all mandatory program operation and reporting
requirements in one document and is hereby incorporated into this contract by
reference. The total Job Corps program is defined in the Code of Federal
Regulations, Title 20 - Labor, Subtitle A - Office of the Secretary of Labor, Part 670.
The contractor shall follow the PRH, the Regulations, and all other requirements
established in this contract. The PRH is available at http://jobcorps.dol.gov/.

C.2 PROGRAM CONTENT

A. Outreach and Admissions

The contractor shall perform outreach and admissions activities as required by this
contract, which ensure that the Job Corps program maintains a positive public
image, maintains a ready supply of eligible and committed applicants, and works in
partnership with individuals, communities, organizations, employers and State and
local workforce development systems.

The contractor shall meet the standards established by the Director of Job Corps
each year in the Outreach and Admissions Outcome Measurement System.

The contractor shall be expected to recruit and screen sufficient numbers of
applicants to generate sufficient numbers of arrivals to maintain the __________
Job Corps Centers at average on-board strength of 100% of the design capacity, in
accordance with the delivery schedule in Section F.

At a minimum, the Outreach and Admissions program shall include the following:

1. Outreach: The contractor shall work cooperatively with various individuals and
organizations to attract and enroll eligible at-risk youth. The contractor
shall develop and implement effective marketing techniques to educate the
public about the program and to ensure that Job Corps is viewed as a positive
alternative for youth. Required steps for planning and implementing outreach
activities are found in PRH 1.1.

2. Eligibility Determination and Screening Factors: The contractor shall
assess, verify, and document applicant eligibility for the Job Corps program, in
conformity with the criteria and procedures listed in PRH, 1.2 and Exhibit 1-1.

3. Information to Applicants: The contractor shall provide applicants with
accurate information about the Job Corps program, and about specific Job
Corps centers, in accordance with PRH 1.3.

4. Readmission: The contractor shall assess and verify that applicants for
readmission meet criteria found in PRH, 1.4.

5. Applicant Assignments: The contractor shall provide a regular flow of
applicants for assignment to centers in accordance with Regional procedures
and PRH 1.5.

The contractor shall provide or arrange for post-center career transition services
for all eligible students:
 enrolled at the Job Corps center.
 returning to the following geographic area:
 relocating to the following geographic area:

For purposes of this procurement the contractor should anticipate an annual
inflow of new students for provision of career transition services in the numbers
shown below. These are the anticipated numbers of new graduates and new
former enrollees who will be assigned to the contractor each year.

(Insert number) Graduates
(Insert number) Former enrollees.

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The contractor’s performance shall be measured against the goals established
by the Director of Job Corps each year in the Career Transition Service Outcome
Measurement System.

The contractor shall assist eligible students in entering and maintaining long-term
attachment to the labor market or further educational opportunities and training
by:
 Providing personalized career transition services.
 Providing them with access to services that support successful transition.
 Identifying and making referrals to suitable employment or educational
opportunities.

The final objectives of this effort shall be quality placement, continued attachment
to the workforce, and career progression.

At a minimum, the program shall consist of:

1. Career Transition Plan: The contractor shall develop a comprehensive
Career Transition Plan that will ensure efficient and effective delivery of career
transition services to eligible graduates and former enrollees. Specific
requirements for the plan are outlined in PRH, 4.1.

2. Eligibility for Services: The contractor shall provide post-center career
transition services to eligible graduates and former enrollees. Service shall
be provided throughout the CTS service period prescribed by the PRH 4.2.

3. Career Transition Services for Graduates: The contractor shall maintain
contact with separated graduates, provide assessments, conduct placement
services including job development and referral, identify transitional needs
and refer to appropriate services, and maintain contact throughout CTS
service period to ensure that the graduate remains connected to the labor
market following separation. The contractor shall arrange to transfer
responsibility if the individual relocates outside of the service area during the
service period. Specific services are detailed in PRH 4.3.

4. Career Transition Services for Former Enrollees: The contractor shall
maintain contact with eligible separated former enrollees during the service
period until initial placement to identify job leads and provide referrals, as
specified in PRH 4.4.

5. Documentation, Reporting and Verification: The contractor shall establish
a uniform system for documenting, verifying and reporting Career Transition
Services, using the criteria in PRH, 4.5.

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C. Management

The contractor shall provide direction, management and administrative support to all
functions and activities of outreach/admissions and career transition services. The
contractor shall establish systems that ensure:

 Effective program organization and management.
 Program integrity and accountability.
 Staff professionalism and development.

At a minimum, the program shall consist of:

1. Program Management: The contractor shall establish a system that ensures
achievement of program goals and maintenance of quality performance. Expected
procedures for monitoring and tracking operations and outcomes are listed in PRH,
5.1.

2. Personnel: The contractor shall recruit, hire, and retain qualified staff, in
accordance with the requirements of PRH, 5.2, and Exhibit 5-3. The contractor shall
develop and implement policies that promote a working environment of equal
opportunity which is free of race, gender, or ethnic bias.

3. Staff Training: The contractor shall provide training opportunities that ensure that
staff possess the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their job duties and
which enable them to serve as positive role models for students. Specific training
requirements are detailed in PRH, 5.3, and Exhibit 5-4.

4. Procurement and Property Management: The contractor shall establish systems
to procure property, services, and supplies in a cost-efficient manner in accordance
with government policies. The contractor shall also establish systems to provide
procedures for receipt and accountability of government-owned property, materials,
and supplies, in accordance with PRH 5.6.

5. Financial Management: The contractor shall develop and maintain systems to
effectively plan, budget and control expenses which shall safeguard public funds and
ensure the cost-effective provision of services to meet program goals. The
contractor shall establish and maintain a financial management system which meets
all the requirements of PRH, 5.7, and Appendix 503.

A. The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) will be appointed by
separate letter and will have authority to act on behalf of the Contracting Officer
limited to the extent set forth in B below. Under no circumstances is the Contracting
Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) authorized to sign any contractual
documents or approve any alteration to the contract involving a change in the scope,
price, terms or conditions of the contract or order.

B. The COTR is authorized to:

1. Monitor and inspect contractor's performance to ensure compliance of the scope
of work.

2. Make determinations relative to satisfactory or unsatisfactory performance,
including acceptance of all work performed and/or all products produced under
the terms of the contract.

3. Review and approve invoices.

4. Review and approve contractor's project staff as may be called for on the
contract.

5. Recommend program changes to the Contracting Officer as a result of
monitoring or as may be requested by the contractor.

6. Review, coordinate changes or corrections, if any, and accept all reports
(including any final reports) required under the contract.

7. Review and approve required plans.

C. All inspections and evaluations shall be performed in such a manner as to not
unduly delay the contractor's work.

Inspection and acceptance of the work called for under this contract shall be made
by the COTR at the contractor's offices or at the U.S. Department of Labor, Job
Corps Regional Office. Inspection and acceptance activities required by this
contract shall be performed as directed by the Contracting Officer.

E.2 Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

In accordance with FAR 37.604, the Government shall conduct quality assurance and
performance assessment functions to the extent necessary to determine whether the
contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity,

including achievement of outcomes as specified in the contract. Under the terms of this
contract, the contractor shall be eligible to earn incentive fee based on achievement of
performance results within the Outcome Measurement System. (See Incentive Fee
Plan, Section G.)

A. The terms of the contract are for a base period of 2 years with three 1-year option
periods. The contractor shall provide Outreach/Admissions and, Career Transition
Services during the period of (Date:from; Date:through) and if appropriate, shall
perform necessary functions related to a transition period for assuming responsibility
for the operation of the OA/CTS contract for the month of (Date) .

B. Input Schedule:  Applicable  Not Applicable

Annual Arrival by Month
Month Male Female Total
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

C. Upon completion or termination of this contract, the contractor shall transfer to the
successor contractor complete documentation regarding property transactions,
student files and other records as directed by the Contracting Officer.

Payment of the contractor's cost shall be made in accordance with Part II, Contract
Clauses, and Parts C and D below.

No Job Corps funds shall be provided to pay compensation to any individual, either as a
direct cost or as an indirect cost, or proration at a rate in excess of Executive Level I
($186,600 per year.) Proration means that the amount charged for a less than full-time
employee cannot exceed an annualized rate of $186,600. Compensation is defined as
salaries and cash bonuses exclusively. This does not include fringe benefits. This
applies to all functions within the Job Corps contract including subcontracted services.

The Government and the contractor recognize that the estimated costs provided for in
each of the two years of the initial contract period and in each of the option periods are
solely for the individual periods designated and are not considered to be a cumulative
amount. Therefore, if the contractor does not require the estimated costs for each
designated contract period to meet the requirements of the contract, the Government
reserves the right to reduce the estimated amount for that period to the amount of funds
actually required for that period. This action shall generally take place after the
completion of the designated period and the adjustment shall be applied to the total
current estimated value of the contract, but it make take place more frequently, as
warranted.

A. Estimated Cost, Fixed & Incentive Fee

The total estimated cost, fixed and incentive fees for this contract are as follows:

It is estimated that the above-listed available funds will cover the period
__________________through . The fixed and incentive fees shall
be paid out of the outreach/admissions and career transition services funds.

C. Payment and Payment Due Date

1. Allowable Costs
In accordance with Clause 52.216-7, Allowable Costs and Payment , the
contractor shall be reimbursed for allowable, allocable costs incurred in
performance of the work under this contract. In addition to reimbursements for
direct costs incurred, the contractor shall be reimbursed for indirect costs in
accordance with the FAR 42.7, Indirect Cost Rates. Indirect Cost Rates shall be
negotiated by the Department of Labor’s Office of Cost Determination or other
cognizant audit agency.

Indirect Costs applicable to this contract shall be calculated by applying a
provisional, negotiated, or proposed rate to bases as shown below:

For billing purposes, costs shall be calculated using the approved provisional rate
as shown above, until a final rate is established. In the absence of an approved
provisional rate, a negotiated/proposed rate shall be used.

In no event shall the reimbursement for G&A and overhead exceed the following
ceiling rate/Effectiveness: G&A %, Overhead %

When final G&A and overhead rates are established, the total amount of Indirect
Costs payable under this contract shall be determined by multiplying the final
rate, or ceiling rate, whichever is lower, by the total amount of allowable costs
incurred for center operations, outreach/ admissions and placement. The total
amount billed shall then be subtracted from this figure to determine the amount of
G&A and overhead expense due to the contractor, or refund due to the
Government in the event that the amount billed exceeds the total amount
payable under the contract.

2. Fixed Fee (See Clause 52.216-08 (Mar-97))

3. Incentive Fee

Under the terms of this cost plus incentive fee contract, the contractor shall be
paid a fixed fee for Outreach/Admissions services. Fixed fees for
Outreach/Admissions shall be as follows:

OUTREACH/ADMISSIONS
Contract Base Fixed Fee
Year
1
2
3
4
5

For Career Transition Services, the contractor shall be paid a base fixed fee, and
shall have the opportunity to earn an incentive fee and a performance excellence
bonus based on achievement of goals. For purposes of this contract, the
contractor’s performance and the amount of incentive fee earned shall be
determined annually at the close of the contract year, based on achievement of
goals within Job Corps’ Outcome Measurement System.

Annually, the Director of Job Corps will establish a performance range for the
upcoming Program Year. The performance range will identify maximum and
minimum incentive fee payment points as follows:

Maximum: level at which the contractor receives the maximum available
incentive fee payment.

Incremental incentive fee payment points will be established for each level of
OMS performance (to one decimal point) within the established performance
range.

In order to motivate and reward excellence in performance, those contractors
whose performance exceeds the top of the National Performance Range will be
eligible to earn a Performance Excellence Bonus. The bonus will be awarded for
performance up to 10 OMS points above the top of the National Performance
Range.

Performance ranges may fluctuate from year to year based on performance
history for the preceding year. The contractor’s performance will be evaluated
based on the portion of the contract year that occurred during the Program Year
for which the performance range was in effect.

Under the terms of this contract, fixed and incentive fees for CTS shall be
as follows:

Payments under this contract shall be due on the 30th calendar day after the
date of actual receipt of a proper invoice in the office designated to receive the
invoice. A proper invoice is defined in E below. All payments shall be made
using Electronic Funds Transfer.

5. Prompt Payment.

The Prompt Payment Act, Public Law 97-177 (96 Stat. 85, 31 USC 1801), is
applicable to payments under this contract and requires the payment to
contractors of interest on overdue payments and improperly taken discounts.
Determinations of interest due shall be made in accordance with the provisions of
the Prompt Payment Act and Office of Management and Budget Circular A-125.

If more than one clause or schedule provision of this contract authorizes the
temporary withholding of amounts otherwise payable to the contractor for work
performed under this contract, the total of the amounts so withheld at any one
time shall not exceed the greatest amount which may be withheld under any one
such clause or schedule provision at that time, provided that this limitation shall
not apply to:

1. Withholdings pursuant to any clause relating to wages or hours or employees;

2. Withholdings not specifically provided for by this contract; and

3. The recovery of overpayments.

E. Invoice Requirements

1. The contractor shall submit the original, plus two (2) copies, of the invoice
claiming reimbursement for costs for provisional payment directly to the
COTR for certification and forwarding to the cognizant payment office.

For incentive fee, the contractor shall invoice the government at an amount
equal to the incentive fee that would be earned for performance at the
midpoint of the established performance range (the Average Incentive Fee
level as shown in the table above). At the end of the contract year, the
Contracting Officer shall evaluate performance in accordance with the
incentive fee performance range, and shall adjust (add or reduce) the
incentive fee paid to the level earned by the contractor. In addition,
Performance Excellence Bonuses will be awarded at the end of the contract
year, along with other incentive fees earned by the contractor.

Invoices shall be submitted not more frequently than twice a month. Each
invoice must contain, at a minimum, the following:

a. Name of the business concern or agency preparing invoice;
b. Date invoice is prepared;
c. Contract number; and
d. Name (where practicable), title, phone number and complete mailing
address of responsible official to whom payment is to be sent.

2. Certification must be made that the amount vouchered does not exceed the
amount of funds available in the contract.

3. Standard Form 1034 may be used for invoicing purposes and may be
obtained from the GSA Regional Office. Each invoice shall be numbered
consecutively and shall include costs, G&A, overhead, fixed and incentive fee

incurred for the current period; and a report reflecting the cumulative total
costs, G&A, overhead, and total cumulative fixed and incentive fee incurred.

4. For the purpose of this contract the COTR is hereby designated the
authorized representative for the Contracting Officer for processing
provisional payment of invoices, cost contractor's invoices, cost contractor's
detailed statement of costs, per the provisions of Clause 52.216-07, Allowable
Cost and Payment, except that the final invoice shall be forwarded to the
Contracting Officer. The right to determine whether costs are allowable,
disallowable, or should be suspended is not re-delegated, but is reserved for
the Contracting Officer.

G.2 INTERPRETATION OR MODIFICATIONS

No oral statement of any person and no written statement of anyone other than
the Contracting Officer shall modify or otherwise affect the terms or meaning of
this contract. All requests for interpretations, modifications, or changes shall be
made in writing to the Contracting Officer.

G3. OPTION YEAR COSTS

The contractor agrees that the estimated costs for providing outreach/admissions
and career transition services in each of the option years shall be based on the
agreed-to budget for ongoing expense in the preceding year, with an appropriate
adjustment for price inflation using the same inflationary factor that is reflected in
the Congressional Job Corps appropriation for the budget or program year in
which the option year begins. The amounts shown in the Option Year budget
table provided below are therefore considered provisional, except that the fixed
fee amounts are considered final unless changed by subsequent bilateral
contract modification.

The Contracting Officer shall analyze the option year cost in relation to the current
market price in deciding whether to exercise the option. In addition, factors to be
considered by the Contracting Officer in the awarding of the option include the
contractor's performance compared to outcome measurement standards established
by the Director of Job Corps, and the contractor's performance in terms of
compliance and quality assessments.

In addition, there may be other factors impacting on the option year decision. These
include other terms and conditions of the contract, fair market value of similar
contracts, the necessity of reducing disruptions to operations, innovations, corporate
support, audit results, special review findings, other sources regarding compliance
with this contract, as well as DOL administrative considerations.

If consideration and analysis of the above factors indicate a new contract is most
advantageous to the Government, the option shall not be exercised. If the analysis
of the above factors results in a favorable determination that is advantageous to the
Government, the option may be exercised.

B. Request for Change In Option Price

If, after exercise of the option, the contractor has reason to believe the total cost to
the Government shall exceed the estimated cost as stated in the option, the
contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in accordance with Clause 52.232-22,
Limitation of Funds. If the Contracting Officer determines that an increase in the
option year price is required, and is not caused by a change in the scope of work,
such price increase, if made, shall not include an increase in fee. If the price
increase requested is a result of a scope of work change, an equitable fee
adjustment shall be considered.

G.6 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR PLACEMENTS FOUND TO BE INVALID

The contractor shall be held financially responsible for the costs associated with
placements found to be invalid, and shall be required to reimburse the government in
the amount of $750 per invalid placement.

It is specifically agreed that no part of the costs of the contractor's sponsored
independent general research program shall be charged directly or indirectly to this
contract.

H.2 PAYMENT OF ROYALTIES

Payments by the contractor of any sum for royalties or patent rights not included in the
ordinary purchase price of standard commercial supplies shall not constitute items of
allowable cost hereunder, unless and until approved by the Contracting Officer.
Reimbursement to the contractor on account of any such payments shall not be
construed as an admission by the Government of the enforceability, validity, scope, or
title to any of the patents involved, nor shall any such reimbursement constitute a waiver
of any rights or defenses respecting such patents.

H.3 DUPLICATION OF EFFORT

The contractor hereby certifies that costs of work to be performed under this contract
and any subcontract hereunder is not duplicative of any costs charged against any other
Government contract, subcontract, or other Government source. The contractor shall
include the provisions of this paragraph in every subcontract issued hereunder which
exceeds $2,500. The contractor agrees to advise the Contracting Officer in writing of
any other Government contract or subcontract it has performed, or is performing, which
involves work directly related to the purpose of this contract.

H.4 OTHER CONTRACTORS

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for the same, essentially
similar, or related work, and the contractor shall fully cooperate with such other
contractors and with Government employees. The contractor shall not commit or permit
any act which shall interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by
Government employees.

H.5 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM

All travel and per diem charges shall be in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations
or those of the contractor, whichever is more restrictive. Current Federal Travel
Regulations may be obtained from the Contracting Officer or at the following website:
http://www.gsa.gov/portal/.

The contractor shall request Regional Office approval prior to any out of Region travel
that will be charged to this contract

A. The contractor agrees: (1) to pay at least the prevailing applicable Federal minimum
wage (refer to Section 6(a) (1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as
amended); (2) that DOL shall reimburse for compensation in excess of the minimum
only to the extent that such compensation does not exceed the standards set forth
for reasonableness thereof in the applicable Cost Principles (FAR 31.2). In general
compensation should be limited to an amount which does not exceed the wage or
salary payable to persons providing substantially similar services in the area where
the program is being carried out, or the area of the particular employee's
immediately preceding employment, whichever is higher. The contractor agrees to
submit a statement of wages and salaries as required under B below.

B. As appropriate and required, the contractor shall pay Davis-Bacon and/or Service
Contract prevailing wages and ensure that subcontractors follow those provisions.
The contractor is liable for costs if wages are being paid below the prevailing rates.

H.7 SERVICE CONTRACT ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED

A. The Service Contract Act of 1965 is applicable to contracts for Outreach/Admissions
and Career Transition Services. In addition, subcontracts awarded by contractors
are subject to the Act to the same extent and under the same conditions as contracts
made directly by the U.S. Department of Labor.

B. Subcontracts shall include the applicable clause in FAR 22.10.

C. In order that the requirements of FAR 22.10 may be complied with, the contractor
shall notify the Contracting Officer not less than 45 days prior to issuance of any
invitation for bids or requests for proposals, or commencement of negotiations for
any subcontract exceeding $2,500, which may be subject to the Act.

D. The Department of Labor is responsible for obtaining prevailing wage rates for
service type contracts and shall make applicable wage rates a part of this contract.

H.8 WITHHOLDING

The Contracting Officer shall upon his/her own action or upon written request of an
authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld
from the contractor under this contract or any other Federal contract with the same
Prime Contractor, or any other Federally-assisted contract subject to Davis-Bacon
prevailing wage requirements which is held by the same Prime Contractor, as much of
the accrued payments or advances as may be considered necessary to pay laborers
and mechanics, including apprentices, trainees, and helpers employed by the contractor
or any subcontractor, the full amount of wages required by the contract. In the event of
failure to pay any laborer or mechanic, including any apprentice, trainee, or helper,
employed or working on the site of the work (or under the United States Housing Act of

1937 or the Housing Act of 1949 in the construction or development of the project), all or
part of the wages required by the contract, the Contracting Officer may, after written
notice to the Prime Contractor, sponsor, applicant, or owner, take such action as may be
necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of
funds until such violations have ceased.

H.9 POLITICAL ACTIVITY

The contractor agrees that it shall not perform or permit any political propagandizing in
connection with the performance of this contract. The contractor's employees,
volunteers and trainees shall not be assigned to conduct political activities or instruction.
Funds under this contract shall be used exclusively for performance of the work
required under this contract. No funds made available under this contract shall be used
to promote any political activities.

H.10 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTRACTOR'S LEGISLATIVE INFLUENCE ACTIVITY

The salary or expenses of anyone engaged in any activity designed to influence
legislation or appropriations pending before the Congress shall not be an allowable cost
under this contract.

H.11 CONTRACT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The contractor agrees to refer to and apply the identifying number of this contract on all
correspondence, communications, reports, vouchers, and all other data concerning this
contract, or delivered hereunder.

H.12 SUBMISSION OF CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence relating to contractual aspects shall be directed to the attention of
the Contracting Officer at the address listed on the face sheet of this contract.

H.13 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT FOR USE OF PATENT

The Government hereby gives its authorization and consent for all use and manufacture
of any invention described in, and covered by, a patent of the United States in the
performance of this contract or any part hereof or any amendment thereto or any
subcontract hereunder (including any lower-tier subcontract).

H.14 PATENT RIGHTS

A. Whenever any invention, improvement, or discovery (whether or not patented) is
made or conceived, or for the first time actually or constructively reduced to practice,
by the contractor or its employees, in the course of, in connection with, or under the
terms of, this contract, the contractor shall immediately give the Contracting Officer
written notice thereof and shall promptly thereafter furnish the Contracting Officer

complete information thereon; and the Contracting Officer shall have the sole and
exclusive power to determine whether or not, and where, a patent application shall
be filed, and to determine the disposition of all rights in such invention, improvement,
or discovery, including title to, and rights under, any patent application or patent that
may issue thereon. The determination of the Contracting Officer on all these matters
shall be accepted as final and the provisions of the clause of this contract entitled
"Disputes" shall not apply; and the contractor agrees that it shall, and warrants that
all of its employees who may be the inventors shall, execute all documents and do
all things necessary or proper to the effectuation of such determination.

B. Except as otherwise authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer, the contractor
shall obtain patent agreements to effectuate the provisions of this clause from all
persons who perform any part of the work under this contract, except such clerical
and manual labor personnel as shall have no access to technical data.

C. Except as otherwise authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer, the contractor
shall insert in each subcontract having experimental, developmental, or research
work as one of its purposes provisions making this clause applicable to the
subcontractor and its employees.

D. If the Government obtains patent rights pursuant to this clause of this contract, the
contractor shall be offered license rights thereto on terms at least as favorable as
those offered to any other firm.

E. In the event no inventions, improvements, or discoveries (whether or not patented)
are made or conceived, or for the first time actually or constructively reduced to
practice by the contractor or its employees in the course of, in connection with, or
under the terms of, this contract, the contractor shall so certify to the Contracting
Officer before final payment hereunder.

F. If the contractor is permitted to file patent applications pursuant to this clause, the
following statement shall be included within the first paragraph of the specification of
any patent application or patent:

"The invention described herein was made in the course of, or under, a contract with
the Department of Labor.

H.15 ELIMINATION OF SEXIST LANGUAGE AND ARTWORK

All written materials issued by a contractor shall conform to the following guidelines for
eliminating sexist language and artwork:

A. Avoid the use of sex references in job titles. Titles should conform to the Census
Bureau's occupational classification system and the 1992 edition of the Dictionary of
Occupational Titles, and the O-Net System.

D. Avoid the use of masculine and feminine pronouns or adjectives in referring to a
hypothetical person or people in general. Example: The average American worker
spends 20 years of his life in the work force. Sentences such as this can be changed
in the following ways:

 Reword to eliminate unnecessary gender pronouns and adjectives: The average
American worker spends 20 years in the work force.

 Recast into the plural. Most Americans spend 20 years of their lives in the work
force.

 Replace the masculine or feminine pronoun or adjective with "one," "you," "he or
she," "her or him," or "his or her": An average American spends 20 years of his
or her life in the work force.

E. Refer to both men and women in such generic terms as economist, doctor, and
lawyer. Identify sex with a pronoun.

 The lawyer made her final summation.

F. Avoid the use of stereotyped terms or expressions such as "man-sized" job.

 Use employee-years and employee-hours (or staff-hours) instead of man-years
and man-hours.

G. The use of artwork in publications should conform to the following guidelines:

 Strive to use racially and sexually balanced designs.

 Depict both men and women in artwork on general subject matters.

 Show men and women in a variety of roles in photographs, illustrations, and
drawings. For example, show men and women as managers and skilled
laborers.

The contractor agrees that all studies, evaluations, proposals and data produced or
developed in the performance of this contract for which reimbursement is appropriate
hereunder shall become the property of the Government. This provision does not
preclude the Contractor from seeking copyright of materials, other than those described
above, such as teaching material and curricula.

H.17 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING

This clause is applicable to all contracts requiring printing/duplicating services as part of
the contractor's performance. The contractor shall comply with all duplicating and
printing regulations issued by the Joint Committee on Printing under the authority of
sections 103.501 and 502, Title 44, United States Code. The term "duplicating@ as
used herein means material produced on single unit duplicating equipment not larger
than 11 by 17 inches and which have a maximum image of 1O 3/4 by 14 1/4 inches,
using direct image plates not requiring the use of negatives. The term "printing" as used
herein shall be construed to include and apply to the process of composition, plate-
making, presswork, binding, and microform.

If required by the Contracting Officer, the contractor may duplicate up to a maximum of
5,000 copies of one page or 25,000 copies in the aggregate of multiple pages.
The contractor shall not provide duplicating in excess of the quantities stated above or
provide printing without the written authorization of the Joint Committee on Printing.
Such authorization may be obtained from the Contracting Officer through the
Department Printing Officer. Nothing in this clause shall preclude the procurement of
writing, editing preparation of manuscript copy and preparation of related illustrative
material.

A. The terms "subject data," "contract," and "contractor," as used herein are defined as
follows: (i) "Subject Data" includes writing, sound recordings, pictorial reproduction,
drawings or other graphical representations, and works of any similar nature
(whether or not copyrighted) which are specified to be delivered under this contract.
The term does not include financial reports, cost analyses and similar information
incidental to contract administration, (ii) "Contract" includes contract, subcontract,
agreement, and sub-agreement; (iii) "Contractor" includes any party with whom the
Government enters a contract.

B. Subject to the provision of paragraph C below, the Government may duplicate, use,
and disclose in any manner and for any purpose whatsoever, and have others so do,
all subject data delivered under this contract.

C. The contractor agrees to and does hereby grant to the Government and to its
officers, agents, and employees acting within the scope of their duties, a royalty-free
nonexclusive and irrevocable license throughout the world, to publish, translate,
reproduce, deliver, perform, dispose of, and to authorize others to do so all subject
data now or hereafter covered by copyright; provided that, with respect to such
subject data not originated in the work furnished under this contract but which is
incorporated in the work furnished under this contract, such license shall only be to
the extent that the contractor, its employees or an individual or concern employed or
assigned by the contractor to originate and prepare such data under this contract,
no* has, or prior to completion or final settlement of this contract, may acquire the
right, or grant such license, without becoming liable to pay compensation to others
solely because of such grant.

D. The contractor shall exert all reasonable effort to advise the Contracting Officer, at
the time of delivery of the subject data furnished under this contract, of all portions of
such data copied from work not composed or produced in the performance of this
contract and licensed under this clause; provided that, if such subject data is
included, evidence shall be submitted by the contractor of the copyright owner's
consent to the use of such subject data by the contractor. In the absence of such
consent, the contractor agrees not to furnish such subject data.

E. The contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer promptly and in reasonably
written detail, each notice of claim of copyright infringement received by the
contractor with respect to all subject data delivered under this contract.

F. The contractor shall indemnify and save and hold harmless the Government, its
officers, agents and employees acting within the scope of their official duties against
any liability, including costs and expenses, (i) for violation of proprietary rights,
copyrights or right of privacy, arising out of the publication, translation, reproduction,
delivery, performance, use, or disposition of any data furnished under this contract;
or (ii) based upon any libelous or other unlawful matter contained in such data.

G. Nothing contained in this clause shall imply a license to the Government under any
patent or be construed as affecting the scope of any license or other right otherwise
granted to the Government under any patent.

H. The contractor shall not affix any restrictive markings upon any subject data, and if
such markings are affixed, the Government shall have the right at any time to modify,
remove, obliterate, or ignore any such markings.

I. The contractor further agrees not to publish, have published, or otherwise
disseminate any information of whatever nature resulting from the work being
performed under this contract except as many be approved by the Department's
Contracting Officer hereunder.

J. The contractor agrees that the Department's Contracting Officer hereunder shall
determine the disposition of the title to any rights under any Copyright secured by
the contractor or its employees on copyrightable materials developed under this
contract.

K. Contractor agrees to preserve for a period of 36 months and, upon request of the
Contracting Officer, make available to the Government for use, all scientific and
technical information, data and know-how of any nature developed in performance of
this contract and in connection with the contractor's activities on or related to this
contract, regardless of whether such information, data and know-how was delivered
and/or deliverable under the terms and provisions of this contract.

H.19 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL

Upon termination or completion of all work under this contract, the contractor shall
prepare for shipment, deliver F.O.B. destination, or dispose of all materials received
from the Government and all residual materials produced in connection with the
performance of this contract as may be directed by the Contracting Officer, or as
specified in other provisions of this contract. All materials produced or are required to
be delivered under this contract become and remain the property of the Government.

H.20 CONSULTANTS

A. Consultant(s) hired to perform under this contract may be compensated at a rate for
time actually worked or at a fixed price for performance of a specific task, or at
nominal compensation in accordance with the contractor's policies. Written approval
from the Contracting Officer must be obtained before a consultant is hired,
regardless of contract type (hourly or fixed price).

B. The amount or rate of payment shall be determined on a case-by-case basis taking
into account (among any other relevant factors) the relative importance of the duties
to be performed, the stature of the individual in their field, comparable pay for
positions under the Classification Act or other Federal pay system (i.e., As a percent

The percentage of 65 ratings is provided as a guideline and is subject to change. In
no event shall a consultant's allowable rate exceed $260 per normal workday
regardless of the 65 percent ratings guide provided above. The $260 is exclusive of
travel and per diem cost which may be added to the allowable consultant's rate.

C. The contractor shall maintain a written report for the files of the results of all
consultants charged to this contract. This report must include, as a minimum: (1)
The consultant's name, dates, hours and amounts charged to the contract; (2) the
names of the Contractor's staff to whom the services are provided; and (3) the result
of the subject matter of the consultation.

H. 21 RENTAL COST OF FACILITIES

The contractor shall request Regional Office approval prior to incurring costs for any
rental facilities beyond those specified in this contract.

H. 22 CLOSE-OUT PACKAGE

In accordance with Job Corps’ Regional Office Closeout Procedures and 29 CFR 95.71,
Closeout Procedures, the contractor shall submit an invoice marked “Final” no later than
90 calendar days after contract expiration. Pursuant to Clause 52.216-7, Allowable
Cost and Payments, final indirect cost rates must be requested by the contractor from
its cognizant federal agency no later than 180 calendar days after the close of each of
the contractor’s fiscal years. Immediately after the 180 calendar days for establishing
final indirect cost rate for the last year of the contract, the contractor is allowed an
additional 120 calendar days to submit a second final invoice.

Failure to comply with the time periods mentioned above may negatively impact a
contractor’s past effectiveness evaluation report and could affect future contract award
decisions.

A closeout notification letter, documents and instructions will be provided by the
Government 30 calendar days prior to the contract expiration.

I.1 52.252-2 -- CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and
effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer shall make
their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at
this/these address(es):

1. When the Contractor becomes aware that a change in its ownership has
occurred, or is certain to occur, that could result in changes in the valuation of
its capitalized assets in the accounting records, the Contractor shall notify the
Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) within 30 days.

2. The Contractor shall also notify the ACO within 30 days whenever changes to
asset valuations or any other cost changes have occurred or are certain to
occur as a result of a change in ownership.

B. The Contractor shall --

1. Maintain current, accurate, and complete inventory records of assets and their
costs;

2. Provide the ACO or designated representative ready access to the records
upon request;

3. Ensure that all individual and grouped assets, their capitalized values,
accumulated depreciation or amortization, and remaining useful lives are
identified accurately before and after each of the Contractor's ownership
changes; and

4. Retain and continue to maintain depreciation and amortization schedules
based on the asset records maintained before each Contractor ownership
change.

C. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause in all subcontracts under
this contract that meet the applicability requirement of FAR 15.408(k).

A. Definition. As used in this clause—
“United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the
Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and
Wake Island.
B. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, during the term of this contract,
the Contractor shall post a notice, in the form of a poster, informing employees of
their rights concerning union membership and payment of union dues and fees, in
conspicuous places in and about all its plants and offices, including all places where
notices to employees are customarily posted. The notice shall include the following
information (except that the information pertaining to National Labor Relations
Board shall not be included in notices posted in the plants or offices of carriers
subject to the Railway Labor Act, as amended (45 U.S.C. 151-188)).

Under Federal law, employees cannot be required to join a union or maintain membership in a union
in order to retain their jobs. Under certain conditions, the law permits a union and an employer to
enter into a union-security agreement requiring employees to pay uniform periodic dues and
initiation fees. However, employees who are not union members can object to the use of their
payments for certain purposes and can only be required to pay their share of union costs relating to
collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment.
If you do not want to pay that portion of dues or fees used to support activities not related to
collective bargaining, contract administration, or grievance adjustment, you are entitled to an
appropriate reduction in your payment. If you believe that you have been required to pay dues or
fees used in part to support activities not related to collective bargaining, contract administration, or
grievance adjustment, you may be entitled to a refund and to an appropriate reduction in future
payments.
For further information concerning your rights, you may wish to contact the National Labor Relations
Board (NLRB) either at one of its Regional offices or at the following address or toll free number:
National Labor Relations Board
Division of Information
1099 14th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20570
1-866-667-6572
1-866-316-6572 (TTY)
To locate the nearest NLRB office, see NLRB's website at http://www.nlrb.gov.

C. The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of Executive Order 13201 of
February 17, 2001, and related implementing regulations at 29 CFR Part 470, and
orders of the Secretary of Labor.

D. In the event that the Contractor does not comply with any of the requirements set
forth in paragraphs (b), (c), or (g), the Secretary may direct that this contract be
cancelled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and declare the Contractor
ineligible for further Government contracts in accordance with procedures at
29 CFR Part 470, Subpart B—Compliance Evaluations, Complaint Investigations
and Enforcement Procedures. Such other sanctions or remedies may be imposed
as are provided by 29 CFR Part 470, which implements Executive Order 13201, or
as are otherwise provided by law.

E. The requirement to post the employee notice in paragraph (b) does not apply to—
(1) Contractors and subcontractors that employ fewer than 15 persons;
(2) Contractor establishments or construction work sites where no union has
been formally recognized by the Contractor or certified as the exclusive
bargaining representative of the Contractor’s employees;
(3) Contractor establishments or construction work sites located in a jurisdiction
named in the definition of the United States in which the law of that jurisdiction
forbids enforcement of union-security agreements;
(4) Contractor facilities where upon the written request of the Contractor, the
Department of Labor Deputy Assistant Secretary for Labor-Management
Programs has waived the posting requirements with respect to any of the
Contractor’s facilities if the Deputy Assistant Secretary finds that the Contractor
has demonstrated that—
(i) The facility is in all respects separate and distinct from activities of the
Contractor related to the performance of a contract; and

(ii) Such a waiver will not interfere with or impede the effectuation of the
Executive order; or
(5) Work outside the United States that does not involve the recruitment or
employment of workers within the United States.
F. The Department of Labor publishes the official employee notice in two variations;
one for contractors covered by the Railway Labor Act and a second for all other
contractors. The Contractor shall—
(1) Obtain the required employee notice poster from the Division of I
nterpretations and Standards, Office of Labor-Management Standards,
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N-
5605, Washington, DC 20210, or from any field office of the Department’s
Office of Labor-Management Standards or Office of Federal Contract
Compliance Programs;
2) Download a copy of the poster from the Office of Labor-Management
Standards website at http://www.olms.dol.gov; or
(3) Reproduce and use exact duplicate copies of the Department of
Labor’s official poster.
G. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause in every subcontract or
purchase order that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, entered into in
connection with this contract, unless exempted by the Department of Labor Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Labor-Management Programs on account of special
circumstances in the national interest under authority of 29 CFR 470.3(c). For I
ndefinite quantity subcontracts, the Contractor shall include the substance of this
clause if the value of orders in any calendar year of the subcontract is expected to
Compliance Evaluations, Complaint Investigations and Enforcement Procedures,
the Secretary of Labor may direct the Contractor to take such action in the
enforcement of these regulations, including the imposition of sanctions for
noncompliance with respect to any such subcontract or purchase order. If the
Contractor becomes involved in litigation with a subcontractor or vendor, or is
threatened with such involvement, as a result of such direction, the Contractor may
request the United States, through the Secretary of Labor, to enter into such
litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

I.5 52.252-4 ALTERATIONS IN CONTRACT (Apr-84)

Portions of this contract are altered as follows:
_________(enter any alterations)__________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

This is to certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the cost or pricing data (as
defined in section 2.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and required under
FAR subsection 15.403-4) submitted, either actually or by specific identification in
writing, to the Contracting Officer or to the Contracting Officer's representative in
support of __________________________* are accurate, complete, and current as of
____________________**. This certification includes the cost or pricing data
supporting any advance agreements and forward pricing rate agreements between the
offeror and the Government that are part of the proposal.

I CERTIFY that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information contained herein is TRUE and
CERTIFICATION: CORRECT. Page 46
SIGNATURE TYPED NAME AND TITLE DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
SOLICITATION NUMBER: ____________________ Job Corps OA/CTS RFP

1ATTACHMENT J-5

Past Experience/Effectiveness Confirmation Questionnaire

To Whom it May Concern:

The _______________ Company is currently responding to the Department of Labor
RFP # _______________or the procurement of outreach/admissions and career transition
services for the State of _______________.

The Department of Labor is placing increased emphasis in their procurements on past
performance as a source selection factor. They are requiring that clients of entities responding
to their solicitations be identified and their participation in the evaluation process be requested.
Therefore, we are requesting that you provide the following information regarding our
performance on the contract identified below. Please complete Sections B-G of this
Questionnaire and return it directly to the address shown below no later than 12:00 p.m., (date).

For the following questions, where applicable, check the adjectival rating which most closely represents your
assessment of the contractor's performance: Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory

2. How effective was the contractor in achieving those outcomes?  Exceptional Marginal
 Very Good Unacceptable

C. Cost Control: How well has the contractor:

 Exceptional Marginal
1. Performed all contracted services within the budget?
 Very Good Unacceptable
Satisfactory

 Exceptional Marginal
 Very Good Unacceptable

• Has a draft or final audit report disclosed questioned or disallowed  Yes
costs? If yes, indicate:  No
a. period covered by audit
b. disallowed or recommended for disallowance
c. disallowed costs as a % of audited funds
d. administrative findings

Performance Based Service Contracting (PBSC) is an approach to procuring services
using contract requirements described in objective terms with measurable outcomes,
and relating the contractor’s total payment directly to how well the contractor has met
those requirements. PBSC is an outgrowth of the Government Performance Results
Act, and, as such, focuses on specifying desired outcomes rather than on prescribing
how the work is to be performed.

1. Contractor’s Fee:

For Outreach/Admissions, the contractor will be paid a fixed fee. The Government
reserves the right to convert the Outreach/Admissions fixed fee to an incentive fee
structure at the exercise of an upcoming option year.

For Career Transition Services, the contractor’s fee will be a combination of fixed and
incentive fees. The contractor will be paid a base fixed fee, (lower than the customary
fixed fee for the type of work). The remaining fee amounts will be used to establish a
National incentive fee pool. The contractor will have the opportunity to earn additional
fee (up to and above the customary level) based on achievement of Outcome
Measurement System (OMS) goals within a performance range established by the
government. Incentive fee will be paid from the National incentive pool.

In addition, the contractor will have an opportunity to earn a performance bonus for
excellent performance as defined by the Director of Job Corps.

2. Establishing the Performance Range:

The performance range for each upcoming year will be established annually by the
Director of Job Corps and will be based on the performance of all contracts on the
Outcome Measurement System (OMS) Report Card for the preceding Program Year.
The performance range will identify maximum and minimum payment points as follows:

Maximum: level at which the contractor receives the maximum available
incentive fee payment.
Minimum: level below which the contractor receives no incentive fee payment

Incremental incentive fee payment points will be established for each level of OMS
performance (to one decimal point) within the established performance range, i.e.
incentive fee amounts will be established incrementally for 90.0%, 90.1%, 90.2%, etc.

To ensure that eventual costs to the government do not exceed budget availability, the
performance range will be set so that there is a balanced distribution between higher
and lower performers. Under this system, a contractor performing at an average level
would receive a total fee (base + incentive fee) equating to the approximate current
average contractor fee.

In order to motivate and reward excellence in performance, those contracts whose
performance exceeds the top of the National Performance Range will be eligible to earn
a Performance Excellence Bonus. The bonus will be awarded for performance up to 10
OMS points above the top of the National Performance Range.

Performance ranges may fluctuate from year to year based on performance history for
the preceding year. Each contractor’s performance will be evaluated based on the
portion of the contract year that occurred during the Program Year for which the
performance range was in effect.

3. Establishing Fee Levels:

Base Fixed Fee: As described in the RFP, each offeror will propose a base fixed fee
for the contract that shall not exceed 4.32% of estimated total direct + indirect costs.
This equates to 75% of the current average fixed fee (5.76%) for all stand alone CTS
contracts. Fee will be expressed in the resultant contract as a dollar amount rather
than as a percentage.

Incentive Fee: Incentive fee payments will be earned by the contractor based on the
level of achievement within the established National performance range. A range of
incentive fee payments will available with the maximum being 2.88% of estimated
total direct + indirect costs (or 2/3 the base fixed fee), and the minimum being $0.
Incentive fee amounts will be distributed in equal increments throughout the
performance range. Incentive Fee will be expressed in the resultant contract as a
dollar amount rather than as a percentage.

Performance Excellence Bonus: The amount of the Performance Excellence
Bonus pool for the contract will be equal to 10% of the maximum total fee (base
fixed fee + maximum incentive fee). The bonus pool will be distributed in equal
incremental amounts throughout the bonus range.

4. Performance Evaluation Periods:

An Incentive Fee evaluation and fee payout reconciliation will be made annually for
each contract at the end of the contract year.

Base fixed fee will be billed in equal monthly or semi-monthly increments throughout the
contract year.

Incentive fee will be billed in equal monthly or semi-monthly increments at the amount
equal to 1.44%, the level that would be earned for performance at the midpoint of the
established performance range

Upon completion of the contract year, the Contracting Officer will evaluate the
contractor’s overall performance, determine the level of incentive fee actually earned by
the contractor, and issue a bilateral contract modification to adjust (add or reduce)
incentive fee to the level earned.

Performance Excellence Bonuses will be awarded at the end of the contract year, along
with other incentive fees earned by the contractor.

6. Example:

The following example demonstrates the application of the Incentive Fee Plan to a new
CTS award based on various OMS overall ratings. In the example, the period of
performance for the contract year crosses the Program Year, and is, therefore, covered
by 2 different performance ranges. For purposes of the example:

• Incremental payment points within a performance range are shown with no
decimal places. In practice, payment increments will be established for OMS
ratings to one decimal place.
• Sample performance ranges are shown. The actual performance ranges will
be established for each PY based on the performance of all CTS contracts for
the previous year.

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this
acquisition is __________________ [insert NAICS code].
(2) The small business size standard is _____________ [insert size standard].
(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its
own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes
to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.
(b)(1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this
solicitation, paragraph (c) of this provision applies.
(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is
currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the
offeror may choose to use paragraph (c) of this provision instead of completing
the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.
The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following
boxes:
[ ] (i) Paragraph (c) applies.
[ ] (ii) Paragraph (c) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual
representations and certifications in the solicitation.
(c) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications
electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application
(ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov. After reviewing the ORCA database
information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations
and certifications currently posted electronically have been entered or updated
within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this
solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code
referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in
this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below
[offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date].
These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also
incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of
this offer.
FAR Clause # Title Date Change
____________ _________ _____ _______

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and
do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on
ORCA.

Note: This notice does not apply to small businesses or foreign governments.
This notice is in three parts, identified by letters A through C.

Offerors shall examine each part and provide the requested information in order to
determine Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) requirements applicable to any resultant
contract.
If the offeror is an educational institution, Part II does not apply unless the contemplated
contract will be subject to full or modified CAS coverage pursuant to 48 CFR 9903.201-
2(c)(5) or 9903.201-2(c)(6), respectively.

(a) Any contract in excess of $500,000 resulting from this solicitation will be subject
to the requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards Board (48 CFR Chapter
99), except for those contracts which are exempt as specified in 48 CFR
9903.201-1.

(b) Any offeror submitting a proposal which, if accepted, will result in a contract
subject to the requirements of 48 CFR Chapter 99 must, as a condition of
contracting, submit a Disclosure Statement as required by 48 CFR 9903.202.
When required, the Disclosure Statement must be submitted as a part of the
offeror's proposal under this solicitation unless the offeror has already submitted
a Disclosure Statement disclosing the practices used in connection with the
pricing of this proposal. If an applicable Disclosure Statement has already been
submitted, the offeror may satisfy the requirement for submission by providing
the information requested in paragraph (c) of Part I of this provision.

Caution: In the absence of specific regulations or agreement, a practice
disclosed in a Disclosure Statement shall not, by virtue of such disclosure, be
deemed to be a proper, approved, or agreed-to practice for pricing proposals or
accumulating and reporting contract performance cost data.

(c) Check the appropriate box below:

(1)  Certificate of Concurrent Submission of Disclosure Statement. The offeror
hereby certifies that, as a part of the offer, copies of the Disclosure Statement
have been submitted as follows:
(i) Original and one copy to the cognizant Administrative Contracting Officer
(ACO) or cognizant Federal agency official authorized to act in that capacity
(Federal official), as applicable; and
(ii) One copy to the cognizant Federal auditor.
(Disclosure must be on Form No. CASB DS-1 or CASB DS-2, as applicable.
Forms may be obtained from the cognizant ACO or Federal official and/or
from the loose-leaf version of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.)
Date of Disclosure Statement: __________________ Name and Address of
Cognizant ACO or Federal Official Where Filed:
_________________________
The offeror further certifies that the practices used in estimating costs in
pricing this proposal are consistent with the cost accounting practices
disclosed in the Disclosure Statement.
(2)  Certificate of Previously Submitted Disclosure Statement. The offeror hereby
certifies that the required Disclosure Statement was filed as follows:
Date of Disclosure Statement: __________________ Name and Address of
Cognizant ACO or Federal Official Where Filed: ________________________
The offeror further certifies that the practices used in estimating costs in pricing
this proposal are consistent with the cost accounting practices disclosed in the
applicable Disclosure Statement.

(3)  Certificate of Monetary Exemption. The offeror hereby certifies that the offeror,
together with all divisions, subsidiaries, and affiliates under common control, did
not receive net awards of negotiated prime contracts and subcontracts subject to
CAS totaling $50 million or more in the cost accounting period immediately
preceding the period in which this proposal was submitted. The offeror further
certifies that if such status changes before an award resulting from this proposal,
the offeror will advise the Contracting Officer immediately.
(4)  Certificate of Interim Exemption. The offeror hereby certifies that
(i) the offeror first exceeded the monetary exemption for disclosure, as defined
in (3) of this subsection, in the cost accounting period immediately preceding
the period in which this offer was submitted and
(ii) in accordance with 48 CFR 9903.202-1, the offeror is not yet required to
submit a Disclosure Statement. The offeror further certifies that if an award
resulting from this proposal has not been made within 90 days after the end of
that period, the offeror will immediately submit a revised certificate to the
Contracting Officer, in the form specified under subparagraph (c)(1) or (c)(2)
of Part I of this provision, as appropriate, to verify submission of a completed
Disclosure Statement.
Caution: Offerors currently required to disclose because they were awarded
a CAS-covered prime contract or subcontract of $50 million or more in the
current cost accounting period may not claim this exemption (4). Further,
the exemption applies only in connection with proposals submitted before
expiration of the 90-day period following the cost accounting period in which
the monetary exemption was exceeded.

B. Cost Accounting Standards -- Eligibility for Modified Contract Coverage
If the offeror is eligible to use the modified provisions of 48 CFR 9903.201-2(b) and
elects to do so, the offeror shall indicate by checking the box below. Checking the
box below shall mean that the resultant contract is subject to the Disclosure and
Consistency of Cost Accounting Practices clause in lieu of the Cost Accounting
Standards clause.

*The offeror hereby claims an exemption from the Cost Accounting
Standards clause under the provisions of 48 CFR 9903.201-2(b) and certifies
that the offeror is eligible for use of the Disclosure and Consistency of Cost
Accounting Practices clause because during the cost accounting period
immediately preceding the period in which this proposal was submitted, the
offeror received less than $50 million in awards of CAS-covered prime
contracts and subcontracts. The offeror further certifies that if such status
changes before an award resulting from this proposal, the offeror will advise
the Contracting Officer immediately.

Caution: An offeror may not claim the above eligibility for modified contract
coverage if this proposal is expected to result in the award of a CAS-covered
contract of $50 million or more or if, during its current cost accounting

The offeror shall check “yes” below if the contract award will result in a required or
unilateral change in cost accounting practice, including unilateral changes requested to
be desirable changes.
o Yes o No
If the offeror checked “Yes” above, the offeror shall—
(1) Prepare the price proposal in response to the solicitation using the changed practice
for the period of performance for which the practice will be used; and
(2) Submit a description of the changed cost accounting practice to the Contracting
Officer and the Cognizant Federal Agency Official as pricing support for the proposal.

SECTION L. INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR
RESPONDENTS

L.1 52.216-1--TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Cost Plus Incentive Fee contract resulting
from this solicitation.

L.2 52.252-1--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
(FEB 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the
same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting
Officer shall make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed
provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with
its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror
may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate
information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be
accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

52.215-20 (Oct-97) Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data of
Information Other Than Cost or Pricing
Data/Alternate 1 (Oct-97)
The offeror shall submit cost and pricing data and supporting attachments
prepared in the format outlined in Attachment “J-1” of this solicitation.

A. Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are
filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protest that are filed with the
Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer
(addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt
from:

Contracting Officer

(enter address)

B. The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one
day of filing a protest with GAO.

L.4 52.215-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR COST OR PRICING DATA OR
INFORMATION OTHER THAN COST OR PRICING DATA (Oct-97)

(a) Exceptions from cost or pricing data.
(1) In lieu of submitting cost or pricing data, offerors may submit a written request for
exception by submitting the information described in the following paragraphs. The
Contracting Officer may require additional supporting information, but only to the extent
necessary to determine whether an exception should be granted, and whether the price
is fair and reasonable.
(i) Identification of the law or regulation establishing the price offered. If the price is
controlled under law by periodic rulings, reviews, or similar actions of a governmental
body, attach a copy of the controlling document, unless it was previously submitted to
the contracting office.
(ii) Commercial item exception. For a commercial item exception, the offeror shall
submit, at a minimum, information on prices at which the same item or similar items
have previously been sold in the commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the
reasonableness of the price for this acquisition. Such information may include—
(A) For catalog items, a copy of or identification of the catalog and its date, or the
appropriate pages for the offered items, or a statement that the catalog is on file in the
buying office to which the proposal is being submitted. Provide a copy or describe
current discount policies and price lists (published or unpublished), e.g., wholesale,
original equipment manufacturer, or reseller. Also explain the basis of each offered price
and its relationship to the established catalog price, including how the proposed price
relates to the price of recent sales in quantities similar to the proposed quantities;
(B) For market-priced items, the source and date or period of the market quotation or
other basis for market price, the base amount, and applicable discounts. In addition,
describe the nature of the market;
(C) For items included on an active Federal Supply Service Multiple Award Schedule
contract, proof that an exception has been granted for the schedule item.

(2) The offeror grants the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative the right to
examine, at any time before award, books, records, documents, or other directly
pertinent records to verify any request for an exception under this provision, and the
reasonableness of price. For items priced using catalog or market prices, or law or
regulation, access does not extend to cost or profit information or other data relevant
solely to the offeror’s determination of the prices to be offered in the catalog or
marketplace.
(b) Requirements for cost or pricing data. If the offeror is not granted an exception from
the requirement to submit cost or pricing data, the following applies:
(1) The offeror shall prepare and submit cost or pricing data and supporting attachments
in accordance with Table 15-2 of FAR 15.408.
(2) As soon as practicable after agreement on price, but before contract award (except
for unpriced actions such as letter contracts), the offeror shall submit a Certificate of
Current Cost or Pricing Data, as prescribed by FAR 15.406-2.
(End of provision)
Alternate I (Oct 1997). As prescribed in 15.408(l), substitute the following
paragraph (b)(1) for paragraph (b)(1) of the basic provision:
(b)(1) The offeror shall submit cost or pricing data and supporting attachments in the
following format: The offeror shall submit cost and pricing data and supporting
attachments prepared in the format outline din Attachment “J-1” of this solicitation.

L.5 52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (Apr-84)

As prescribed in 52.107(c), insert the following provision in solicitations in order to
revise or supplement, as necessary, other parts of the solicitation that apply to the
solicitation phase only, except for any provision authorized for use with a deviation.
Include clear identification of what is being altered.
Alterations in Solicitation (Apr 1984)
Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

L.6 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

A. Standard Form 33 - Block 9 - Solicitation

Hand-delivered proposals must be delivered to the depository outlined in Block 9 prior
to the time set forth in Block 9. Proposals delivered by commercial carrier shall be
treated as hand-delivered proposals.

B. Disposition of Proposals

One copy of each proposal and related supporting materials received shall be retained
as part of the official procurement file. After award, extra copies of proposals and
related materials shall be destroyed.

C. Pre-Proposal Conference
All technical and contractual questions concerning this proposed procurement shall be
answered at a Pre-Proposal Conference to be held on _________________________,
at _______ a.m./p.m. local time, at the Job Corps Regional Office located at
_______________.

Potential offerors are encouraged to submit questions in writing to the issuing office
before the Pre-Proposal Conference is held in order to facilitate responses at the
conference.

D. Exchanges and Communication Restrictions

Exchanges and communication with any Government personnel concerning this RFP
other than the cognizant negotiator named in Block 10 on SF 33, Face Page, may be
considered as a basis for disqualification (except during the pre-proposal conference, if
applicable).

E. Signature Requirements; Proposal Preparation Costs

The SF 33 Face Page of this solicitation and all other documents requiring signature
must be signed by an official authorized to bind the offeror. This solicitation does not
commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of proposals or for
studies or designs for the preparation thereof, nor to contract for the article or services.
It is also brought to your attention that the Contracting Officer is the only individual who
can legally commit the government to the expenditure of funds in connection with this
procurement.

F. Reference Material

The Policy and Requirements Handbook can be downloaded from the Job Corps web
site at http://jobcorps.dol.gov/. Copies of the Job Corps regulations and 48 CFR
Chapters 1 and 29 are available through the Government Printing Office.

L.7 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

A. General

The government will use a two-step process for submission of proposals. Initial
proposals will be submitted in written format, as described below. In accordance with
FAR 52.215-1, award may be made on the basis of initial proposals, without
discussions.

In the event that the government determines that discussions with offerors are
necessary, a competitive range will be established. Offerors determined to be within the

competitive range will be required to make an oral presentation (which may include
discussions), as described in Section L.7.C, below.

Initial Proposal Submission

Proposals submitted in response to this RFP shall include a transmittal letter and the
sections listed below. The transmittal letter shall identify the solicitation number, the
name of the firm submitting the proposal, the proposal sections and any other materials
that are attached.

Offerors are cautioned that they must not exceed the page limits cited above.
Proposals submitted in excess of the prescribed page limits shall be considered
non-responsive, and shall be removed from consideration.

Sections of the proposal shall be separately bound and submitted in the format
indicated in the Specific Instructions, below. Written sections of the proposal shall be
submitted as follows:

a. Page Size: 8 ½ x 11” with at least 1” margins on all sides
b. Font Size: 12 point or larger (font size for graphics and
tables may be smaller but must be easily
readable)
c. Page Pages consecutively numbered within each
Numbering: section
d. Page Count: Title pages, tables of contents, and section
dividers not included in count
e. Format: Two-column format is allowable

Unnecessarily elaborate proposals, brochures or other presentations beyond those
sufficient to present a complete and effective response to this solicitation are not desired
and may be construed as an indication of the offeror's lack of cost consciousness.
Elaborate art work, letters of commendation, expensive paper and bindings, and
expensive visual and other presentations are neither necessary nor wanted.
Additionally, copies of Job Corps provided materials, copies of newsletters or
magazines, copies of certificates or awards, are not needed. The requirements of the
solicitation are identified below and incorporate the Job Corps Policy and Requirements
Handbook (PRH) and Job Corps Regulations.

The Office of Job Corps takes seriously the intent of the Procurement Integrity and
Ethics statutes. Any proposal found to be copied from a potential competitor is subject
to disqualification.

B. Specific Instructions – Step One: Initial Proposal

1. Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal shall:

 Not make reference to specific costs;

 Describe how the offeror will address the specific questions listed below in the
context of the State’s eligible population, geographic location and the local and
regional labor market;

 Be presented in the order listed below;

 Be evaluated based on criteria shown in Section M.

A recitation of the regulatory or PRH requirements is not necessary, as these
requirements are set forth in existing documents. Procedural approaches shall be
incorporated into the proposal to the extent that they are necessary to describe how
the offeror intends to meet the required outcomes and quality indicators specified in
the PRH.

The Technical Proposal shall consist of responses to the following specific questions
only. (The offeror is not expected to respond to all of the requirements delineated in
the Statement of Work, Section C.) The responses shall demonstrate the offeror’s
understanding of the work and how the offeror’s approach will meet the required
outcomes and quality indicators specified in the PRH. The questions and responses
shall be presented in the order shown below.

a. Outreach/Admissions ( applicable not applicable)

Outreach:

By responding to the following questions, describe your outreach, marketing and
public education plan to maintain a positive public image, develop strong
community partnerships and attract suitable applicants.

1) What methods will you use to market Job Corps to promote a positive public
image for the program?

3) What methods will you use to maintain contact with graduates and former
enrollees, if applicable, throughout the post-center service period?

4) How will you assess student job readiness and what services will you provide
to remedy shortcomings for graduates?

5) How will you develop quality jobs for program graduates?

6) How will you coordinate and provide on-going support services to meet
graduates’ transitional support and job retention needs?

7) How will you provide post-center services to former enrollees to ensure
positive outcomes?

8) How will you monitor achievement of CTS outcome measurement goals?

2. Staff Resources Proposal

a. Content:

The Staff Resources Proposal shall consist of the following:

1) A detailed organization chart that shows all staff working on the project.
Include any subcontracted staff.

2) Position descriptions for each type of position to be employed on the contract.

3) Resume of proposed Project Director. The resume shall include information
on the nominee's educational and training accomplishments as well as past
work and other relevant experience, including any special accomplishments
and skills. The Government reserves the right to require offeror certification
as to the availability of the designated Project Director. Failure to do so, or
information received contrary to the certification, will be reflected in the final
evaluation.

4) A narrative detailing what efforts the contractor will make to develop, retain
and reward staff. Include what specific incentives will be provided and how
these may be earned. In addition, include what specific positions will be
eligible for an incentive payment, timetable for such payment, and whether or
not such payments will be charged to this contract.

b. Format:

The page limitation for this section excludes the resumes and position descriptions.

For purposes of this section of the procurement, the following definitions apply:

1) New Firms: an organization that has not operated a Job Corps
Outreach/Admissions or Career Transition Services (Placement) contract as the
prime contractor within the three (3) years prior to the proposal submission date.
New firms include, but are not limited to, firms that have never had a contract
with Job Corps, subcontractors on any Job Corps contract, organizations whose
principals individually possess Job Corps experience, and/or an organization
which has held a contract to provide other Job Corps related services.

2) Experienced Job Corps OA/CTS Contractor: an organization that currently holds
one or more prime contracts for Job Corps Outreach/Admissions or Career
Transition Services or has held such a contract within the 3 years prior to the
proposal submission date.

b. Submission Requirements

1) All offerors (both new and experienced) must provide a list of contracts (including
contract numbers) and programs that they currently operate or have operated
within the past three years.

2) Experienced Contractors may submit up to 5 pages of information for
consideration by the Contracting Officer, which describes problems encountered
and corrective actions taken on contracts within the past 3 years.

3) New Firms: For purposes of this solicitation, new firms as defined above, should
submit the information described below, regarding work performed by the current
organization, its key personnel, as a subcontractor, or as part of a team or joint
venture.

(a) Each offeror shall send a copy of the Past Experience/Effectiveness
Confirmation Questionnaire (See Section J) to each organization, including
agencies of State and Local governments and commercial customers, with
whom, the offeror has had a contract within the last three years. Offerors need
not request Past Experience information for any current contract performed for
less that 6 months prior to the proposal submission date.

(b) The offeror shall instruct the respondent of the Questionnaire to forward the
completed questionnaire to the address identified on the face sheet of the Past
Experience/Effectiveness Confirmation Questionnaire.

(c) The offeror will prepare and submit a Relevant/Transferable Skills Matrix (See
Section J). The matrix should be prepared in such a manner as to allow for the
matching and evaluation of the relevant and transferable skills identified on the
offeror’s list of contracts (see B1 above).

These documents shall be used to assess and evaluate the offeror's skills and
experiences that are relevant/transferable to the scope, complexity and content of
the requirements of the Job Corps procurement.

4. Cost Justification - Business Management Proposal (BMP)

Costs shall be mentioned only in the BMP and Transition/Phase-out proposals and
nowhere else. The offeror’s cost justification shall consist of the following and
in the order stated. (Sample forms and attachments are shown in Section J.)

In addition to the written cost justification, offerors MUST provide the following on
3.5” floppy disk using EXCEL 2000 or earlier version:

(b) Applicable Representations and Certifications and Cost Accounting Standards
Notices and Certification as required in Section K of this RFP

(c) Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data

(d) Statement of Financial Capability (ETA 8554)

(e) A copy of the offeror’s Indirect Cost Negotiation Agreement from the cognizant
federal agency.

(f) An Accounting System Certification, which is a statement certifying that the
offeror has an established accounting system with internal controls adequate
to safeguard their assets, check the accuracy and reliability of the accounting
data, promote operating efficiency, and permit compliance with Government
requirements and accounting procedures with respect to cost-reimbursement
type contracts. The statement shall be executed by an accountant who is
independent and is either a certified or duly licensed public accountant. A
certification must be supplied by all offerors, including those for whom Cost
Accounting Standards are not applicable.

(g) Explanation of corporate services to support General & Administrative
expense. (Describe the experience and qualifications of corporate staff
who will provide oversight).

2. Staff Salary Structure and Compensation Plan

(a) Total Compensation Plan

This plan shall include a description of salaries and fringe benefits, and any
bonuses, monetary awards, and other contingent payment plans for all staff
charged directly to this contract. The narrative must explain the policy under
which these payments will be dispersed.

This shall include a description of the offeror’s salary grade structure including
positions in each grade, and annual salary ranges for each grade level.

(c) Staffing Chart

The offeror shall include a completed Staffing Chart that will indicate the
number of staff for each function. (Attachment J-8, which shall also be included
in the Staff Resources Proposal)

3. Cost and Price Analysis Summary

4. Narrative Cost Detail

(a) An 2110 OA/CTS Financial Display by Year, which shall be used as a
recapitulation sheet for the 2110 OA/CTS for two base years and three option
years.

(b) A narrative justification for each line item of the 2110 OA/CTS for each of the two
base years. Include all explanatory narratives and calculations showing how
costs are determined.

Provide narrative justification for each line item showing how the labor, material,
travel, subcontractors, and other costs outlined on the 2110 OA/CTS were
determined. Cost justifications based solely on historical data will be
considered insufficient to support cost proposals.

Include the backup data to support the type of labor and estimated numbers of
staff within each labor category.

Under those 2110 line items relating to staff costs, show your computations in
the following vertical columns: (1) position title; (2) number of positions in terms
of full-time equivalents (FTEs); (3) range of annual salaries/wages for the
position title; (4) average direct annual salary/wages on a per FTE basis (5)
average benefits and other indirect employee compensation costs on a per FTE
basis; (6) total employee compensation cost to the contract for each position
title, which should equal col 2 x col 4 + col 2 x col 5.

For Career Transition Services, the contractor shall propose a fee consisting of
a base fixed fee and an incentive fee. The base fixed fee shall not exceed
4.32% of estimated total direct and indirect costs. The incentive fee shall be
proposed at a level equal to 1.44% of estimated total direct and indirect costs
(the level that will be used for invoicing purposes.) It is understood that the
incentive fee range shall be from $0 to 2.88% of total direct and indirect costs.
In addition, the contractor will have the opportunity to earn a Performance
Excellence Bonus in accordance with Job Corps’ Incentive Fee plan. However,
the Performance Excellence Bonus should not be included in the offeror’s cost
proposal, but will be identified in the resultant contract. At the end of the
contract year, the contractor’s performance shall be evaluated and incentive fee
paid in accordance with Section G.

Include a breakdown of the amount estimated for travel, including destination,
duration, purpose and cost (per diem and transportation).

Include backup data to support the estimated amount of material and
subcontracting (if applicable), including description of materials to be procured,
basis for proposed subcontract, and amounts proposed.

Subcontract information shall contain the list of names and addresses of any
proposed subcontractors or consultants the offeror intends to use in the
performance of the contract. Include the following information about
subcontractors in excess of $25,000:

• Has the subcontractor submitted a cost proposal?
• Will the subcontractor be able to start performance at the beginning of
the contract period?
• What is the total cost of each subcontract?
• What experience does the subcontractor have in this technical area?
• What services (skills) shall the subcontractor provide?

(c) The contractor shall propose a per placement cost to be reimbursed to the
government for any placement(s) found to be invalid for each contract year.
Rationale and computations to support these costs shall be included.

5. Option Extension Information

The Business Management Proposal shall include estimated costs, including G&A,
overhead and fixed fee for three 1-year extensions of this contract. The
Government shall have the unilateral right to exercise options to extend the
contract for additional year(s) pursuant to FAR Clauses 52.217-08 and -09 of the
Schedule, "Option to Extend." Such extensions shall herein after be referred to as
"options."

The offerors will explain how the costs for each option year were estimated. A
budget for each option year will be submitted on an 2110 OA/CTS. The contractor
understands that the estimated costs for operating the Job Corps
outreach/admissions and career transition services program in each of the option
years will be based on the agreed-to budget for ongoing expense in the preceding
year, with an appropriate adjustment for price inflation using the same inflationary
factor that is reflected in the Congressional Job Corps appropriation for the budget
or program year in which the option year begins. The amounts proposed in the
Option Years are therefore considered provisional. For the purposes of this RFP,
the inflationary rate used in projecting costs shall be ___%.

5. Transition/Phase-out Proposal

Incumbents shall submit a Phase-Out Proposal and new offerors shall submit a
Transition Proposal. Narrative and cost justification shall be bound together in the
Transition/Phase-Out Proposal.

The Government recognizes that the offeror will take over an existing Job Corps
outreach/admissions and Career Transition Services operation as negotiated. The
incoming contractor will have a transition period in which to become familiar with the
presently operating OA/CTS program, as well as time to interview and hire staff
necessary to operate the program.

The offeror will be required to take over complete operation of the program with the start
of performance under the resultant contract. The transition period begins no less than
30 days prior to that date and will be negotiated as a separate statement of work.
Accordingly, the offeror should submit a separate proposal outlining in detail their
transition plan. Included will be the period of time required for each action, staff
requirements, and major steps to be accomplished during the transition period. It is the
intent of the Government to have an orderly operation during the last 30 days of the
incumbent's contract (see FAR Clause 52.237-3, Continuity of Service). Therefore, the
incumbent contractor will be allowed only the normal costs of operating the program for
the final month of the contract. The incumbent's administrative activities required to
orient the incoming contractor will be an allowable direct cost. It is the Government's
expectation that the outgoing contractor will use persons already included in its
organizational indirect cost package for such activities as inventory comparison checks
with the new contractor and final billings comparison checks with the new contractor
and final billings after contract expiration. The allowable cost for Phase-Out will be
limited to unused and unpaid leave for which cost accrual has not been made and if
applicable, severance pay and relocation in accordance with personnel policies
approved for this contract by the Contracting Officer and any other costs determined to
be reasonable by the Contracting Officer.

There will be only one operating contractor responsible for the program’s operation at
any given time. Transition preparations shall not cause any unreasonable interference
with the departing contractor's operation. When the new contractor begins operations,

C. Specific Instructions – Step 2: Oral Presentation:
(Limited to those offerors determined to be within the competitive range)

Only those offerors determined to be within the competitive range will be requested to
make an oral presentation as part of the oral discussion process and in accordance with
the procedures detailed below. The anticipated dates for oral presentations/discussions
to begin will be ________________________. Offerors within the competitive range
will be notified no later than 3 weeks prior to the dates scheduled for oral presentations.

The oral presentation shall be used by the Government in its evaluation and selection of
the awardee. The oral presentation shall be in the form of a briefing to explain, in detail,
the offeror’s management capability and understanding of the work. No price
information shall be included in the oral presentation.

The oral presentation may include discussions with the offeror, within the meaning of
FAR 15.306 and 52.215-1. The Contracting Officer or designated panel members may
ask questions or raise concerns for discussions that may occur during, or may follow,
the oral presentation.

Evaluation criteria are shown in Section M.

1. Content

The oral presentation shall consist of responses to the following questions only.
The questions shall be addressed in the order shown below.

Management Capability and Understanding of the Work:

a. What challenges do you anticipate for the operation of the contract and what
strategies do you propose to address those challenges?

b. What aspects of your proposal or your corporation, including services and
resources, do you feel would make your efforts particularly effective in providing
quality services under this contract?

2. Format

The oral presentation shall be presented by the offeror to the government’s
evaluation panel using the procedures shown below:

a. Form of Presentation

Offerors must make their presentation to the Government in person.
Submissions of videotape or other forms of media will not be accepted in lieu
of the oral presentation. Equipment available for the presentation, furnished

by the Government, will be an overhead projector, TV monitor and VCR and
may be provided upon written request. Other needed equipment must be
approved by the Government and furnished by the offeror. Such requests for
approval shall be made to the Contracting Officer no later than five (5) working
days before the scheduled presentation. The conference room will be
available for review prior to the presentation by appointment only. Contact
for an appointment. The room will be available for equipment setup one (1)
hour prior to the presentation.

b. Scheduling

Once the Contracting Officer has set the competitive range, each offeror within
the range will be provided a date, time and location for their oral presentation.
The order in which offerors will make their presentations will be determined by
drawing of lots. Once notified, the offeror must make its presentation at the
required date and time. Requests to be rescheduled will not be entertained
unless exigencies make the attendance of the offeror virtually impossible. The
Government retains the sole right to reschedule oral presentations. The
anticipated date for oral discussions/presentations to begin is
.

c. Offeror’s Presentation Team

Only members of the offeror’s staff and any staff proposed to work on the
contract by that offeror may participate in the presentation. Offerors are
encouraged to make the proposed Project Director a part of the team.
Offerors may have no more than five (5) personnel on their presentation team

d. Time Allowed

It is the offeror’s responsibility to comply with time guidelines. Extensions will
not be available.

Each offeror will have a maximum of one (1) hour in which to make its
presentation. The time limit will start upon the Government’s direction to
begin.

Following the presentation, the government will caucus to identify any
concerns or questions and shall give the offeror an opportunity to respond to
conclude the oral presentation.

After completion of the presentation, the Contracting Officer or designated
panel members may ask questions for clarification or raise points for
discussion. Such questioning shall not exceed (1) hour.

Following questioning regarding the oral presentation, the government may
offer its concerns regarding the offeror’s initial proposal submission. At that
time, or subsequently the offeror may be provided with a written list of
concerns constituting discussions, and a specified period of time during which
to prepare and submit a written Final Proposal Revision addressing the
government’s concerns.

f. Documentation of Oral Presentation

The offerors must present a listing of the names, firms and position titles of all
presenters at the time of the presentation. At the beginning of the presentation
Offerors must furnish copies of any material presented visually at the oral
presentation (transparencies or visual equivalent, must be presented on plain
paper). Visuals used may include only content covered in the oral
presentation, and shall not be used as a method of providing additional written
content not addressed orally. These will not be returned to the offeror. The
Government may videotape the presentation and use these recordings during
evaluation of the oral presentation. The offerors may not record their own
presentations. Any recording of an offeror made by the Government will be
furnished to that offeror, as soon as possible, following the presentation.
Recordings will be disposed of in the manner of the remainder of the proposal.
Written materials will be destroyed by the Regional office or retained as
appropriate.

Proposals will be reviewed by a panel of evaluators. Each panelist will evaluate the
proposals in accordance with specific evaluation categories and criteria enumerated in
this Section (M). The Government may award a contract on the basis of initial
proposals received, without discussions or any opportunity to make an oral
presentation. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a
cost or price and technical standpoint. Note that all scoring is considered advisory only,
and is not binding on the source selection official.

A. Evaluation Categories

Step 1: Written Proposal:

All written proposals, except for the Transition Proposal, will be evaluated in the
following categories, based on the following point system:

Each Technical Proposal and Oral Presentation shall be evaluated against the
criteria detailed below.

(1) To what extent are the systems, procedures and approaches proposed
clear, complete, concrete, and consistent with the Job Corps mission and
policies?

(2) How effectively does the offeror’s proposal recognize and tailor the
programs to operate in the context of the State’s eligible population, and the
local and regional labor market and any other data provided by the
Contracting Officer?

(3) How effective is the proposal in offering feasible strategies and methods to
ensure the achievement of Job Corps’ specified outcomes and quality
indicators?

C. Weights

Evaluation points assigned to each category or part of a proposal indicate the
degree of importance that has been assigned to it. Offerors should keep this
in mind when addressing the content.
Weights
STEP 1: WRITTEN PROPOSAL

Each offeror’s Staff Resources Proposal will be evaluated to determine:

 the level and adequacy of staffing proposed to deliver the program
 the qualifications proposed in relation to the duties described in the offeror’s
position descriptions
 the credentials, experience and accomplishments of the proposed Project
Director
 the Project Director candidate’s demonstrated level of commitment to work on
the contract,
 the appropriateness and adequacy of the staff development, retention and
incentives.

B. Weights

Evaluation points assigned to each part indicate the degree of importance that has
been assigned to each area.

For purposes of this procurement, the Government will consider Past Performance
and Experience information for the offeror or entity proposed as the prime
contractor. Only that offeror’s performance and experience as a prime contractor
will be considered. Past performance and experience of proposed subcontractors
will not be evaluated under these criteria.

a. New Firms:

For purposes of this procurement, in addition to the information provided by the
offeror in response to Section L, the Government will consider information solicited
or received from other governmental and non-governmental sources.

The Government will focus on information that demonstrates quality of performance
relative to the size and complexity of the procurement under consideration. The
contractor's references will assist in collecting this information. References other
than those identified by the offeror, may be used by the Government. All such
information may be used in the evaluation of the offeror's past performance.

The Government reserves the right not to contact all of the references provided by
the offeror. Names of individuals providing reference information about an offeror's
past performance shall not be disclosed.

Past Performance and Experience will be evaluated using the criteria, point
distribution and non-exclusive sources shown below:

In addition to the information provided by the offeror in response to Section L, the
Government will consider such additional information as may provide further insight
on the offeror’s past experience and performance, and how such experience
demonstrates the offeror’s ability to perform the contract, including but not limited to
the offeror’s Center automated past effectiveness report(s) and the past
effectiveness report(s) received from other Job Corps offices.

The Government will focus on information that demonstrates quality of performance
relative to the size and complexity of the procurement under consideration. The
contractor's references identified in this section will assist in collecting this
information. References other than those identified by the offeror, may be used by
the Government. All such information may be used in the evaluations of the offeror's
past performance.

Past Performance and Experience will be evaluated using the criteria, point
distribution and non-exclusive sources shown below:

A firm without a record of relevant past experience and past effectiveness shall
receive a neutral rating for this category.. Therefore, a firm without a record of
relevant past experience and past effectiveness shall not be rated on this category.
The total number of points available for the initial proposal submission will be
reduced by the 25 points available for past effectiveness, resulting in a total number
of available points for the initial submission of 75. The offeror’s overall score shall
be determined as a percentage of available points earned.

The Past Effectiveness rating for an experienced Job Corps OA/CTS operator is
based on a combination of the Relevant Past Experience (up to 5 points)
assigned at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, and Past Effectiveness as
shown on the Job Corps Automated Past Effectiveness Report (up to 20 points).

In assigning these points, the Contracting Officer will consider such additional
information as may provide further insight on the offeror's past experience and
performance, and how such experience demonstrates the offeror's ability to
perform the contract, including but not limited to, past effectiveness reports
received from other Job Corps Offices and other Federal Agencies, and the
information submitted by the contractor.

The Government reserves the right not to contact all of the references provided
by the offeror. Names of individuals providing reference information about an
offeror's past performance shall not be disclosed.

(2) Automated Past Effectiveness Report (20 points)

Each OA and CTS contractor will receive an automated past effectiveness score
based on the contractors’ Outcome Measurement System Report Card most
recently available to the evaluators. Contracts encompassing only OA or only
Career Transition Services will receive points only for those functions. Contracts
which include OA&CTS will receive points based on the combined functions.
The OA and CTS Automated Past Effectiveness Reports will be generated
automatically by the Job Corps Data Center quarterly.

FURTHER, in the event that the offeror is the incumbent contractor for the OA
and CTS being procured, the offeror will be evaluated using the weighted
incumbent score.

For example, if contract A is being procured and the incumbent contractor is XYZ
Corp: To determine XYZ’s past effectiveness score for that contract, the number
shown in the Incumbent Rating column of the OA or CTS Automated Past
Effectiveness Report will be used.

For contracts that include both Outreach/Admissions and Career Transition
Services responsibilities, the Contracting Officer will determine the relative
weights to be used for the OA and CTS automated scores. For purposes of this
procurement, the following percentages will apply:

O/A CTS

% %

The Government reserves the right not to contact all of the references provided
by the offeror. Names of individuals providing reference information about an
offeror's past performance shall not be disclosed.

The offeror shall submit a Business Management Proposal that shall show all
costs proposed to fulfill the requirements of the solicitation. The Cost Proposal
evaluation is a technical assessment of whether the costs proposed support the
offeror's technical proposal. It is not an evaluation of the total estimated cost.

Proposals shall be evaluated on the extent to which the allocation and supporting
explanation of costs shown in the proposed contract budget assure a reasonable
and prudent expenditure of Federal funds in the performance of this contract, and
within the requirements of the program.

In evaluating the Cost Proposal category, the Government shall not weigh cost
against technical merit, but shall evaluate the credibility and reasonableness of
the cost proposal relative to the technical proposal. The cost must be realistic in
relation to the services offered. The Estimated Cost itself shall not be scored.

In evaluating the Cost Proposal, the Government shall take the following factors
(all of equal importance) into consideration:

c. Explanation and support of G&A costs. G&A costs should be supported by a
full description of services to be provided to the Center by corporate support
staff. The Business Management Proposal may propose a G&A ceiling rate
higher or lower than the approved provisional rate. The proposed rate, if
accepted, shall become the ceiling for the entire contract period, including
option years. Offerors must calculate G&A Expense at the proposed G&A
ceiling rate.

d. Consistency of costs with technical proposal. Mathematical errors,
incompleteness of data, improper line item designations, etc., may be
discussed with the offerors in the competitive range, if necessary.

e. Total compensation plan for all employees

The Government shall evaluate the Total Compensation plan to ensure that
this compensation reflects a sound management approach and an
understanding of the requirements to be performed. It shall include an
assessment of the offeror's ability to provide uninterrupted work of high
quality. The total compensation proposed shall be evaluated in terms of
enhancing recruitment and retention of personnel and its realism and

consistency with a total plan for compensation (both salaries and fringe
benefits).

(1) In establishing compensation levels for all employees, the total
compensation (both salaries, fringe benefits, bonuses, or monetary
awards to employees) proposed shall reflect a clear understanding of the
requirements of the work to be accomplished and the suitability of the
proposed compensation structure to obtain and retain qualified personnel.
The salary rates or ranges must recognize the distinct differences in skills
and the complexity of varied disciplines as well as job difficulty.
Proposals offering total compensation levels less than currently being
paid by the predecessor contractor for the same work shall be evaluated
on the basis of maintaining program continuity, uninterrupted work of high
quality, and availability of required competent employees. Offerors are
cautioned that instances of lowered compensation for essentially the
same work may be considered a lack of sound management judgment in
addition to indicating a lack of understanding of the complexity of the
requirements.

(2) Proposals which are unrealistically low or do not reflect a reasonable
relationship of compensation to the job categories so as to impair the
contractor's ability to recruit and retain competent employees may be
viewed as reflecting a failure to comprehend the complexity of the
contract requirements. The Government is concerned with the quality
and stability of the work force to be employed on this contract. The
compensation data required shall be used in evaluation of the offeror's
understanding of the contract requirements.

An assessment of the potential for adverse effect upon performance and
maintenance of the required number of employees with requisite skills
resulting from an unrealistically low compensation structure shall also be
made.

5. Transition/Phase-out Proposal (0 points)

Although no points are assigned to this portion of the submission, all offerors,
with the exception of the incumbent, are required to submit a transition proposal.
The incumbent shall submit a phase-out proposal.

Transition proposals shall be evaluated to determine the following:

a. To what extent does the offeror’s plan display knowledge of the scope of
tasks to be accomplished in transition?

b. How effective is the offeror in proposing complete and concrete plans and
procedures to effect an orderly transition of the outreach/admissions and
career transition services functions?

c. To what extent are the corporate resources/staffing proposed adequate to
complete the scope of tasks outlined in the transition plan?

M.2 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The following information is presented to further assist offerors in responding to this
RFP, as well as to provide information regarding how the Government shall make the
award decision.

A. Notice on Key Personnel

Offerors shall list all proposed key personnel and shall indicate whether these persons
are currently being proposed as key personnel for any other projects. Offerors who are
bidding on more than one contract may propose a single individual for positions on both
contracts. This simultaneous bidding of key personnel shall not be considered
negatively in the evaluation of proposals. However, offerors must notify the Contracting
Officer in writing of any change in the availability of proposed key personnel when the
change in status occurs, at any point in the procurement process.

Prior to award of a contract the Government shall ask the successful offeror to verify the
availability of all named Key Personnel. If for any reason, the named Key Personnel
shall not be assigned to this project, the offeror may submit the name and qualifications
of one of more proposed replacements. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, a
person proposed as a replacement is of substantially equivalent qualifications, award
may still be made to the offeror. If proposed replacements are not equivalent, the
Contracting Officer may reject the proposal. The Contracting Officer may then award
the contract to another offeror or reopen negotiations with all offerors.

B. Competitive Range

In instances where more than one proposal is found acceptable, the Contracting Officer
shall establish a competitive range in accordance with FAR 15.306. The limit of what
constitutes the competitive range in a particular case is a judgment matter for
determination by the Contracting Officer.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 15.3, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of
offerors in the competitive range to the number that will permit an efficient competition
among the most highly rated proposals.

Discussions will be held with all offerors who submit/present proposals determined to be
within the competitive range. However, in some instances, award may be made on the
basis of initial proposals received (FAR 52.215-1). If discussions are conducted,
offerors shall be required to make an oral presentation and shall be given an opportunity
to submit such costs, technical, or other revisions in their proposals as may result from
the discussions. All such offerors shall be informed in writing of the closing of
negotiations and the common due date for receipt of final proposal revisions. Technical
revisions will be in writing as a response to the Government’s written concerns. The
Final Proposal Revision shall be limited to responses to the government’s concerns.
The Cost Justification proposal shall be revised to the extent necessary to reflect all
cost-related changes. In the event that an offeror’s Final Proposal Revision does not
fully substantiate costs or explain noted cost inconsistencies, the proposal score may be
downgraded.

D. Selection for Award

Award shall be made to the offeror who has submitted the proposal that offers the best
value to the Government. In making this determination, the government shall weigh
technical factors more heavily than total cost. The government may conduct a
technical/cost trade-off analysis and may select other than the low-cost offeror.

E. Calculation and Evaluation of Cost

(1) The term "cost" as used in this RFP is defined as the total of the estimated cost,
including G&A and overhead expense, and the fixed fee (if any). Evaluation of
proposed costs shall take into consideration comparison of costs to past data,
allowability and allocability of costs and reasonableness of fixed fee and shall be
made in accordance with FAR 15.404 and the following shall be considered in
making the final selection of the successful offeror:

a. Base two-year costs
b. Option year costs
c. Total Costs
d. Transition costs
e. Phase-out costs
f. Price Evaluation Adjustments: For full and open competitive procurements,
the Contracting Officer will evaluate offers by making the following
adjustment, when applicable:

HUBZone Businesses: adding a factor of 10 percent (10%) to the price of
all offers except:
 Offers from HUBZone small business concerns that have not
waived the evaluation preference, and
 Otherwise successful offers from small business concerns.

Except when it is determined, in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the
Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by
adding the total costs for all options to the total costs for the basic requirement.
Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options. In
evaluating the total five (5) year costs, the Government will place more weight on the
base year costs because of the uncertainty of award of option years.

After a cost analysis of each Business Management Proposal for the base period, the
options, and the total cost, a further evaluation will be performed to determine the
reasonableness of costs presented in the Phase-Out Proposal and/or the Transition
Proposal. The incumbent will not incur a transition cost. The phase-out cost of the
incumbent will be added to the proposed cost of a challenging offeror when considering
total estimated cost. In consideration of the above, it is imperative that the incumbent
does not overstate phase-out costs, as they will be reduced for cost comparison
purposes based on their failure to meet the test of reasonableness noted above.

The contracting officer's decision to award an option will be made in accordance with
FAR 17.207(c).

The Government may reject an offer as non-responsive if it is materially unbalanced as
to prices for the basic requirement and the option quantities. An offer is unbalanced
when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which
are significantly overstated for other work.

M.3 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

The Contracting Officer shall make a determination of responsibility in accordance with
FAR 9.105-2. Should a determination of non-responsibility be made, the offeror shall be
dropped from consideration for contract award regardless of technical scores and cost.
In the case of a small business concern, the matter shall be referred to the Small
Business Administration pursuant to FAR 19.6. Factors considered in determining
responsibility include:

 Financial resource adequacy

 Ability to comply with the Statement of Work

 Past record of performance

 Record of integrity and business ethics

 Department of Labor review reports of offeror's Job Corps projects(s) if offeror
has previously operated or is presently operating a project.